Today is my son's birthday. It feels like just yesterday when I had my only child and it is crazy that he is now 19. I have loved him for not only his entire life, but mine. I wanted to be a mother from the time I was a little girl and there are not enough words to clearly express... read on

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face. The sun was shining in through my bedroom window, the cat was asleep by my head, and I could hear my son shuffling around his room. I called out good morning and told him I loved him. He called back he loved me too, then came to... read on

I am having my thyroid removed this morning. From the time they found the mass to surgery is 8 days, which is a blessing because I haven’t had time to think about it. I was told I needed the surgery and not having it wasn’t an option, which is another blessing because I didn’t need... read on

I went back and forth trying to decide if I should share this story, and through a series of conversations this week I decided writing about it is the right thing to do. I have shared every aspect of my life and there is no point in stopping now. I am writing about this experience... read on

I am taking a few days off from chronicling my life, to live my life. I look forward to catching up on sleep, hanging out with my son, seeing friends, reading, resting, and simply not working. I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday, whatever holiday it is you celebrate. Be safe, be happy, and be kind. I will be back on Sunday rested, probably hung over, and ready to count down to the end of 2014. Have a great weekend everyone. Don’t work too hard, enjoy the season, and keep the faith.

Last night at a holiday party I was chatting with my friend David about dating. He is charming, handsome, intelligent, Jewish all the way through his soul, and being in his presence is powerful. I don't see him often but when I do I find myself waiting for him to say something... read on

I love Words With Friends. I play mostly against readers of my blog. They are, for the most part, wonderful people. I love when a new game starts and they tell me who they are as I may not recognize them from social media. It is great and they feel like they know me, which I take... read on

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